I've had my balance shafts out since my rebuild about 60K miles ago -- I can't tell any difference at all. Less to wear, less to brake. IMHO I can't see any reason to keep them -- sure wouldn't go through the trouble of reinsalling them if they were already removed. I have my old ones (which I don't believe have any problems) -- you can have them for postage cost if you want them.

Terry


1987 Raider 2.6L Auto -- rebuilt, by hand, by me -- Bouncy Seat/LSD/Aisin Hubs -- CB/Whip Antenna --Jensen Stereo -- Fire extinguisher .